Beard incredulous over investigation Oct 4, 2009
Augusta Commissioner Betty Beard can't believe the FBI is investigating her for asking a developer to write a check for $20,000 to pay for a gastric bypass that probably saved the life of a city employee. "What kind of case is that for the FBI to be doing?" she asked. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk Oct 3, 2009
The time frame in which gastric bypass surgery can be used to reverse morbid obesity in teens could be much shorter than previously believed, U.S. researchers say. Their study included 61 teens who had laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
TRICARE offers options for beneficiaries struggling with weight Oct 1, 2009
For those who medically qualify, TRICARE covers gastric bypass, gastric stapling and gastroplasty procedures including vertical banded gastroplasty and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, commonly known as Lap-Band surgery ... Before gastric bypass or Lap-Band procedures are considered, TRICARE encourages beneficiaries to use healthy diets and exercise to prevent obesity. (The Dolphin, CT)
Queen's robots closing in on 1,000 surgeries Sep 25, 2009
Both robots have been used for prostatectomy and other urological surgeries, hysterectomy and other gynecologic surgeries, heart valve repair, thorascopic surgeries, gastrointestinal and esophageal surgeries and gastric bypass. "With the da Vinci robot, surgeons are able to perform complex operations through dime-sized incisions," Dr. Whitney Limm, Queen's medical director of surgery, said in a statement. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ROBOTIC HELP AT QUEEN'S Sep 24, 2009
Both robots have been used for prostatectomy and other urological surgeries, hysterectomy and other gynecologic surgeries, heart valve repair, thorascopic surgeries, gastrointestinal and esophageal surgeries and gastric bypass. "With the da Vinci robot, surgeons are able to perform complex operations through dime-sized incisions," Dr. Whitney Limm, Queen's medical director of surgery, said in a statement today. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Practicing long division Sep 24, 2009
The fact is, legitimate questions are simply being raised about Beard's involvement in channeling $20,000 from a developer doing business with the city to a city employee and friend of Beard's for a gastric bypass surgery. No one has been convicted and sentenced. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Post Gastric Bypass Diet Sep 23, 2009
Following a gastric bypass surgery, diet and nutrition are vitally important for both healing and weight loss ... During gastric bypass surgery, the anatomy of the upper digestive tract is altered ... Another result of gastric bypass surgery is that fewer nutrients are absorbed. (Suite101.com)
'Returned' money sat in bank Sep 22, 2009
It didn't leave an interest-bearing checking account until someone had found a use for it -- gastric bypass surgery for a Utilities Department employee and family friend of Commissioner Betty Beard. The city cut a $20,000 check to Maxwell House LLC on March 23, 2007. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New Way To Calculate Body's 'Maximum Weight Limit' Sep 22, 2009
New Way To Calculate Body's 'Maximum Weight Limit. New Way To Calculate Body's 'Maximum Weight Limit. (Science Daily)
In praise of inconvenience Sep 20, 2009
His assessment comes on the heels of a report that Augusta Commissioner Betty Beard is being investigated by local and federal law enforcement for at least one "charitable" payment a developer appears to have made to a friend of Beard's who needed elective gastric bypass surgery. The $25,000 was allegedly paid to the city treasury in 2004 by developers of Maxwell House Apartments at about the time they were seeking commission approval to create federally subsidized housing there. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Questions surround Beard donation Sep 18, 2009
Of the sum, $5,000 went to the Augusta Youth Center at May Park, and Ms. Beard said she steered the other $20,000 to a water department employee's gastric bypass surgery ... " The vote to return the money was 6-2-2, with Ms. Beard abstaining. Ms. Beard said that around this time, she was trying to help a city employee who weighed 450 pounds and couldn't get Blue Cross Blue Shield to approve gastric bypass surgery. She said she called the developer and asked if the rest of the money could be used... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Private doctors cash in on obesity surgery Sep 18, 2009
With the gastric bypass procedure, which Dr Jorgensen said he usually favoured over gastric banding, the effect on diabetes could be almost instant. Some patients, ''come into hospital on insulin, and go out without it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Maradona's physician denies relapse speculation Sep 17, 2009
He has also had a gastric bypass to lose weight. Cahe said the trip to the spa-clinic in Merano, Italy, had been planned before the losses to Brazil and Paraguay. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Maradona in Italy, to again battle weight worries Sep 16, 2009
And he's had a highly publicized gastric bypass to lose weight. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
'More to Love' Feeds Weight DebateDoes reality show depict real women or reinforce "poor fat girl" stereotypes? Sep 16, 2009
As an adult, one ex-boyfriend bought the Wallington, N.J., substitute teacher a gym membership for her birthday, even after she'd lost more than a 100 pounds with gastric bypass surgery. "He started complaining about how I looked: 'You're not losing any weight, look what you're eating, I am embarrassed to be seen with you,'" she recalled. (ABC News)
In The Middle Of Brain Surgery, Patients Wake Up And Begin Talking Sep 14, 2009
13, 2009) Kim Delvaux was undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor when doctors at Loyola University Hospital woke her up. Dr. Vikram Prabhu talked to her about her favorite topics -- NASCAR and her kids. (Science Daily)
Women share gastric bypass surgery experiences Sep 14, 2009
Myra Garlit, Barbara Rochester and Ren; Sonoqui have all had a gastric bypass procedure within the last year, and together they've lost more than 300 lbs. Rochester said volunteers have come back to Crossroads Mission, where the three work, looking for her. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Court: Employer must pay for weight-loss surgery Sep 12, 2009
The most recent was in Oregon, where the state's Supreme Court ruled Aug. 27 that the state workers' compensation insurance must pay for gastric bypass surgery to ensure that a man's knee replacement surgery was effective ... gastric bypass surgery. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Argentine press increases the heat on Maradona Sep 11, 2009
And he's had a highly publicized gastric bypass to lose weight. Still, most Argentines have never fallen completely out of love with this rogue character. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
- INKED! It’s the principle, I tell ya 0 Sep 11, 2009
Since I got my gastric bypass a decade or so ago I can take it or leave it. But as I shopped the refrigerated section of Vons last weekend the shocking purple electric sex of the new Diet Mountain Dew Ultra Violet drew me in like a butterfly to the windshield of a speeding semi. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Get Pumped Up for the Return of 'DietTribe' Season Two of Inspirational Lifestyle Series Premieres October 2 on Lifetime Television Sep 11, 2009
Sisters Stephanie Taulealea (40) and Tiffany Young (36) have shared everything about their lives - including their bad eating habits and gastric bypass surgeries. Despite the medical procedures, they gained back most of the weight. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
It’s not too late to thank Ed Epps Sep 11, 2009
He had gastric bypass surgery to cut out the cancer, his sister Rita said Wednesday, and that s when the trouble began. He bled on the table; a two-hour surgery went six hours. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Pizza shop must pay for obese worker's surgery Sep 11, 2009
The most recent was in Oregon, where the state's Supreme Court ruled Aug. 27 that the state workers' compensation insurance must pay for gastric bypass surgery to ensure that a man's knee replacement surgery was effective. But some believe the Indiana case which experts said reflects general rules of workers' compensation law could have a chilling effect on business. (MSNBC -- Health)
Weight-loss Surgery Can Break A Family's Cycle Of Obesity Sep 2, 2009
27, 2009) Superobese gastric bypass patients appear to have improvements in quality of life and obesity-related co-existing conditions, and despite losing weight remain obese after. (Oct. (Science Daily)
DJ's one last tweet Aug 30, 2009
Goldstein had overcome a crack cocaine addiction and undergone gastric bypass surgery to shed a huge amount of weight. He cheated death last year when a private plane in which he was a passenger crashed in South Carolina, killing the two pilots and two passengers. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Oregon state policy covers weight loss surgery, court rules Aug 28, 2009
His doctor recommended gastric bypass surgery to help Sprague lose weight before his knee replacement surgery to ensure the operation would be effective. Sprague weighed 320 pounds before he underwent the gastric bypass surgery in 2000 ... The appeals court rejected the SAIF appeal, ruling that Sprague s knee injury was a material cause of his need for gastric bypass surgery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Some find gastric bypass surgery changes lives for the best Aug 24, 2009
Darlene Pierson of Modesto opted for gastric bypass surgery for medical reasons. Her osteoporosis caused so much hip pain that her husband almost had to lift her into the passenger seat of their motor home. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Neurological Complications Of Heart Surgery Aug 18, 2009
13, 2007) Weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass surgery, can lead to a vitamin deficiency that can cause memory loss and confusion, inability to coordinate movement, and other problems, according to a ... (May 26, 2007) A new study concludes that patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, are at risk for long-term vitamin and mineral deficiencies and may develop a variety of. (Science Daily)
BRITS MOCK AMERICAN HEALTH CARE?! Aug 15, 2009
"I had a gastric bypass in 2002, but it went wrong, and stomach acid began rotting my teeth. I've had several jobs since, but none with medical insurance, so I've not been able to see a dentist to get it fixed," she told The Independent. "I've not been able to chew food for as long as I can remember. I've been living on soup, and noodles, and blending meals in a food mixer. I'm in constant pain. Normally, it would cost $5,000 to fix it. So if I have to wait a week to get treated for free, I'll... (The Drudge Report)
30-Year-Old Mother Dies After Gastric Bypass Surgery Aug 12, 2009
Kerry Greaves, from Tang Hall, York in England, opted for the gastric bypass operation following concerns that her 3-year-old daughter Melissa would be teased about her size. The bypass procedure involves surgeons reducing the size of the stomach, causing weight loss. (Fox News)
Weis: Knee improving, sideline more likely Aug 11, 2009
Weis said working in the pool is good for him because of nerve damage to his feet, the result of complications from gastric bypass surgery in 2002. On Monday, Weis leaned at times on an equipment box alongside the field. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Gut Hormone Has 'Remote Control' On Blood Sugar Aug 7, 2009
The researchers further suggest that CCK's role in the gut might somehow explain why people often show improvements in their blood sugar levels following gastric bypass surgeries, even before they lose any weight. "Since we described that duodenal CCK normally triggers a gut-brain-liver axis to lower glucose production but fails to do so in high-fat fed rodents, we propose that duodenal bypass surgeries improve glucose tolerance in diabetes and obesity partly because the surgery bypasses an... (Science Daily)
Less Limbaugh Aug 5, 2009
I believe he is on the same diet that Star Jones Reynolds went on -gastric bypass ... If one wants to have gastric bypass, go for it. (The Palm Beach Post)
Obesity surgery death rates are low, study finds Aug 1, 2009
The most popular method is a gastric bypass in which a small pouch is stapled off from the rest of the stomach and connected to the small intestine ... The new study looked at the safety of these methods in 3,412 gastric bypass patients and 1,198 given stomach bands ... Death, serious complications or the need for another procedure occurred in 1% of people receiving bands, nearly 5% having laparoscopic gastric bypass, and nearly 8% of those given a traditional surgical bypass. (USA Today -- News)
NIH study finds low short-term risks after bariatric surgery for extreme obesity Jul 31, 2009
The major types of surgery undergone by participants in this study included laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ... Gastric bypass also creates a pouch and redirects food around most of the stomach and part of the small intestine, limiting the absorption of food ... 2 percent) in the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass group, to nine (2. (EurekAlert!)
Congress Ignoring Obesity in Health Bill Jul 31, 2009
Jerrold Nadler opted for gastric bypass surgery after weighing in at 338 pounds. Rep. (CBS News -- Health)
Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safer Than Thought Jul 31, 2009
The study, which looked at both gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (lap-band surgery), found that the risk of death for these surgeries was 0 ... The current study included 4,776 people who underwent one of the following types of bariatric surgery: lap-band surgery (1,198 patients), laparoscopic gastric bypass (2,975 patients), open gastric bypass (437 patients) or another procedure (166 patients). (MEDLINEplus)
Fighting Fat by Fighting Fat Jul 30, 2009
How do we trim health care costs. Weighing in on the national debate, a new study in the journal Health Affairs urges: Fight fat by fighting fat. (Townhall.com)
Death Rate Drops For Obesity Surgery Jul 30, 2009
The most popular method is a gastric bypass in which a small pouch is stapled off from the rest of the stomach and connected to the small intestine ... The new study looked at the safety of these methods in 3,412 gastric bypass patients and 1,198 given stomach bands ... Death, serious complications or the need for another procedure occurred in 1 percent of people receiving bands, nearly 5 percent having laparoscopic gastric bypass, and nearly 8 percent of those given a traditional surgical... (Click2Houston, TX)
Perioperative Safety in the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery Jul 30, 2009
A Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was performed in 3412 patients (with 87 ... The 30-day rate of death among patients who underwent a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding was 0. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Study: Bariatric surgery patients have 67 percent lower chance of complications at top hospitals Jul 28, 2009
The HealthGrades study analyzed the outcomes of the most common including gastric bypass procedures, less invasive laparoscopic procedures including gastric banding, malabsorbtive procedures and combined malabsorbtive/restrictive procedures. Due to the growing number of obese Americans and the explosion of bariatric surgery programs in the U.S., patients have many choices when it comes to selecting a program. (EurekAlert!)
Robots Aid Gastric Bypass Surgery Jul 25, 2009
PHOENIX -- Gastric bypass surgery has gone robotic at one Arizona hospital. Video. (KIRO TV, WA)
A new lease on life Jul 25, 2009
Published: Friday, July 24, 2009 10:02 AM CDT MILTON Belinda Stefl was scared to death of going through gastric bypass surgery, even up until the final moment before the procedure ... While just meeting weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) requirements, Stefl was an ideal candidate for gastric bypass surgery ... Her gastric bypass has greatly reduced the size of her stomach, and limits the intake of food and water at a single sitting, but it hasn t caused a strain for her. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Leaving the Folds Jul 25, 2009
After a Gastric Bypass, Some Formerly Obese Patients Need a Riskier Surgery To Shed Excess Skin. By Ranit MishoriSpecial to The Washington Post Tuesday, May 30, 2006; Page HE01. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
San Antonio physicians recognized for excellence in bariatric surgery Jul 24, 2009
BMI of Texas helps patients achieve their weight loss goals through various surgical procedures, including gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band and sleeve gasretctory. The surgeons also perform a full spectrum of advanced laparoscopic procedures, including anti-reflux surgery, laparoscopic colon surgery, laparoscopic pancreatic surgery and laparoscopic hernia surgeries. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery Jul 21, 2009
FRIDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Taking a probiotics supplement after gastric bypass surgery helps patients lose weight faster and avoid vitamin B deficiency, a new study finds ... The Stanford University School of Medicine study included 44 patients who had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and were randomly assigned to either a probiotics group or a control group ... Patients in the probiotics group also had higher levels of vitamin B-12 three months after surgery than those in the control... (MEDLINEplus)
Probiotics Help Gastric Bypass Patients Lose Weight Jul 21, 2009
Gastric bypass patients may want to add probiotics the so-called "good" bacteria found in yogurt and dietary supplements to their daily routine to help lose weight faster after surgery, researchers say ... Patients in the study received the same medical care but were divided into either a probiotic or a control group following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery ... Miller said he now recommends probiotic supplements to his patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery. (Newsmax)
Weight Loss Surgery Preparation Jul 20, 2009
Two of the most common types of weight loss surgery are a gastric bypass and gastric banding. Extensive screening and preparation of a potential candidate takes place prior to any weight loss surgery. (Suite101.com)
Bariatric surgery may hurt bones Jul 19, 2009
"In India though the Lap Gastric bypass surgery is most popular and standard procedure to shed extra pound, Calcium absorption in body goes down after any weight loss surgery leading to thinning of bones," says Chowbey. Dr AK Kriplani, Bariatric Surgeon at Indrapastha Apollo Hospital says that it's mostly after the gastric bypass surgery that Calcium absorption in the human body is hampered ... "But in a gastric bypass surgery this proximal part of small intestine is bypassed and food no longer... (India Times, India)
Weight Loss Surgery Doesn't Leave Scar Jul 16, 2009
Kelly and Bhattacharya said many of their obese patients fear or are too heavy for invasive surgery like gastric bypass. They hope that years from now, endoscopic procedures to restrict an overweight person's food intake will become a safe option in their battle against obesity. (Click2Houston, TX)
Will Blue Dogs contain health care tab? Jul 15, 2009
Will Blue Dogs contain health care tab. Thinking Right with Jim Wooten. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Schwab Cites Medical Issues as Reason for DUI Arrest Jul 15, 2009
He said he has had to deal with the condition ever since he underwent gastric bypass surgery four years ago. Mr. Schwab said he has experienced feelings of being "altered," but, when he feels an episode coming on, he immediately takes a glucose tablet, or sometimes orange juice or a candy bar, and the condition resolves. (Voices, CT)
Weight loss pill reduces 25% fat in a week Jul 14, 2009
At the moment, surgical interventions such as gastric bypass remain the only therapeutic options with the potential for a cure. Dr DiMarchi said acute glucagon administration reduces food intake in animals and in humans, and some reports indicate that sustained glucagon receptor activation not only decreases food intake but also promotes weight loss. (India Times, India)
Probiotics Help Gastric-bypass Patients Lose Weight More Quickly Jul 14, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 13, 2009) New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Hospital & Clinics suggests that the use of a dietary supplement after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery can help obese patients to more quickly lose weight and to avoid deficiency of a critical B vitamin. See also. (Science Daily)
NOSCAR announces NOTES multicenter human trials in the US Jul 11, 2009
Refinements in laparoscopic surgery have progressed to the point that complex surgical procedures, such as gastric bypass, can now be performed in a minimally invasive fashion. These trends have set the stage for the development of even less invasive methods to treat conditions in both the gut lumen and in the peritoneal cavity. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Vitamin B12 comes in many forms Jul 10, 2009
Groups who may produce less than optimal stomach acid include the elderly, folks who take medicines that decrease acid production and folks who have undergone gastric bypass surgery ... Sublingual B12 is generally recommended for folks who've had gastric bypass surgery. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Being Overweight Or Obese In Mid-life Linked To Increased Risk Of Reduced Memory And Thinking Skills In Late Life Jul 7, 2009
27, 2009) Superobese gastric bypass patients appear to have improvements in quality of life and obesity-related co-existing conditions, and despite losing weight remain obese after. (May 22, 2009) A new study shows that older people who are thinner or are losing weight quickly are at a higher risk of developing dementia, especially if they started out overweight or. (Science Daily)
* [HEALTH] When acid reflux is only part of the problem Jul 7, 2009
More often, though, damage to the pyloric valve results from gastric surgery X total removal of the stomach or the gastric bypass operation used to treat morbid obesity. Occasionally, the pyloric valve is obstructed by a peptic ulcer, for example, or scar tissue, which prevents the valve from opening enough to permit quick transport of stomach contents into the intestine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Large-scale Analysis Finds Bariatric Surgery Relatively Safe Jul 7, 2009
More than half of the procedures performed are gastric bypass (54 ... 30, 2007) A simple scoring system based on five medical factors accurately predicts which patients being considered for gastric bypass surgery would be at highest risk of. (Science Daily)
Her Loss Is Her Gain: Health Concerns Prompted Teen To Choose Lap-Band Surgery Jul 5, 2009
The surgery is less invasive than the better-known gastric bypass, but the weight loss is less drastic ... The is funding a study of gastric bypass with 200 teens. (FOX61, CT)
Contest eaters face obesity, other health risks Jul 5, 2009
After a gastric bypass surgery, Cardo is half his former size, at 205 pounds. To fill the need to compete, he bowls and plays poker instead. (CNN)
Incisionless Procedure Reverses Weight Gain Jul 2, 2009
Patients who have regained weight after gastric bypass surgery now have access to an incisionless procedure that appears highly effective at reversing weight gain, according to data presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons ... There are not many options to repair a failing gastric bypass ... Patients who were most successful losing weight after their original gastric bypass had the best results following the ROSE procedure. (Newsmax)
Lap-band weight-loss surgery can reverse metabolic syndrome in obese teens Jul 2, 2009
The Lap-Band is the favored bariatric procedure in Europe, while in the U.S., gastric bypass has been the preferred approach. At present, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is one of a few medical centers offering the Lap-Band option in this country. (EurekAlert!)
West Mifflin girls' basketball coach replaced Jul 2, 2009
Mr. Risha told the Post-Gazette he has weight-related health issues that prevent him from sitting at a desk for more than two hours and that he was under a physician's care as he prepares for gastric bypass surgery. But Mr. Risha made no comments at Tuesday's meeting about his health or his arrangement to work from home. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Battle comes to a head in West Mifflin Jun 29, 2009
He said he is under a doctor's supervision as he prepares for gastric bypass surgery. School board President Ned Mervos confirmed that Mr. Risha has the board's permission to work from home. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
